This is going to be a good year I can feel it. I have reached many goals I set in 2014, started some new ones in 2015 and I feel like I'm in a great space in my life and with my family. I'm happy and content because I'm living a more simple life... Read more

I've lost a total of 30 lbs. and I feel great. I thought I wanted to lose a little more, but now that I'm at this weight I feel fine and I am actually smaller than I thought I would be at this weight so I think I'll stop here on the weight loss ... Read more

It's been a while since my last blog. (You can thank my busy schedule with nursing school) But I finished and I am now an LVN and looking for a job! Now I am ready to get back into my spark people community and see what's happening. One thing I ... Read more

It's been 30 days since I quit smoking. I feel great! Now I am working on my weight loss. I can't believe I did 60 min of cardio today! That's a great accomplish for me given I am at home with my two year old daughter and I have to keep her ente... Read more

I've been increasing my workout routine slightly but I'm sad to say I don't see the scale changing yet. However, I can tell I have lost some inches, not much, but enough to notice when I look in the mirror and wear certain items of clothing. I g... Read more

This morning I got up at 7:30am which is really early for especially on the weekend. But I want to get back into a good sleep/wake cycle since I will be starting school in a month and will have to get up earlier than that. I also ate a good brea... Read more

So today was a real test for me being almost 2 weeks smoke free. I went to a BBQ with some family & friends and most of them smoke and I used to smoke cigarettes with them too. As soon as I got there I was offered a cigarette but then I heard th... Read more

So it's been 8 days since I quit smoking. Yes I have been on and off with smoking since last year but this quit date is serious. I am ready and more determined to be healthy and stay that way. Enough excuses and going back for stupid reasons. I... Read more

Just wanted to say I have made a few of the spark recipes and they are great. It's a good resource when you have a couple items in the fridge and you need an idea of what to do with them! If you have not tried any recipes yet, I suggest you try ... Read more

I'm excited to start my nursing program in June. I am ready to finish school and start working in my field. It's going to be tough since it is a full load on top of my already busy schedule but it's worth it and I can do it! Read more

I am now figuring out how to enjoy exercise more than I used to. I am trying new things and changing up my workout plan regularly to figure out what I like and what I don't like. I really enjoy martial arts and cardio kickboxing & boot camp type... Read more

I have been off my spark plan for a few weeks now. A lot of things have happened this month. We moved to a new place, which is great, but moving is not fun work. Then they day after we moved my husband and I gave his son a surprise birthday part... Read more

After being with spark people for a few months now I have learned a lot of tips and way to make exercise fun and challenging. Last night I sat down at tailored a specific workout schedule for me and I am excited to start working on loosing weigh... Read more

I sure hope 2011 is going to be better than 2010. This has been a tough year. I have a much more positive outlook for 2011 and I am determined to reach my goals even if it takes a while. I am ready to live a healthier, happier life. It seems fi... Read more

Well since joining the boot camp team and the 10 min daily exercise team I am motivated to keep on exercising! It feels good to exercise and I look forward to mixing things up in my workout routine to keep it fresh. For me, that's the key: do so... Read more